Key words : kishida wrap
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Kishida touts achievements on visits to France, S. America
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is about to wrap up his six-day trip to France, Brazil, and Paraguay. And he has highlighted what was achieved during his trip.
Prime Minister Kishida held a news conference in Sao Paulo.
Kishida said: "It is necessary to firmly demonstrate our commitment to upholding a free and open international order based on the rule of law, and to expand the circle of cooperation. I took into account the issues and circumstances each country is facing, and took detailed measures that are unique to Japan, and kept these points in mind during this visit."
The prime minister spoke first about his visit to Paris. There, he addressed the Ministerial Council of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
They also agreed on a statement backing principles and recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence.
Kishida also met with French President Emmanuel Macron.
On bilateral ties with France, Kishida said that he and Macron were able to lay the groundwork to strengthen security ties between the two nations.
Kishida said: " In a meeting with President Macron, we have had detailed discussions on the latest situations in Ukraine, the Middle East, and East Asia in terms of bilateral relations. And we were able to produce concrete results by agreeing on the commencement of negotiations on the Japan-France Reciprocal Access Agreement."
Kishida then spoke about his first visit to South America as prime minister to strength the ties between Japan and the "Global South". In a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the leaders agreed on a Green Partnership Initiative to mitigate the effects of climate change.
In Paraguay, he met President Santiago Pena. The two leaders agreed on the further expansion of the scope of cooperation and exchanges between the two countries.
Prime Minister Kishida vowed to strengthen bonds with the entire Central and South American region in a diversifying international community.
Kishida stressed that he was able to reach out to global leaders on the importance of maintaining a free and open international order based on the rule of law.
Kishida said:" We will realize a world that protects human dignity. Toward this fundamental common goal, Japan will provide detailed cooperation that is typical of Japan, with diversity and inclusion, to various countries, including those in Latin America."
Kishida will return to Japan on Monday.
Key words : north joint pledge
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N.Korea slams plan for new sanctions-monitoring mechanism
North Korea has denounced the United States, Japan and other nations for their joint pledge to create a new mechanism to monitor sanctions on the North.
North Korean Ambassador to the United Nations Kim Song made the criticism on Sunday through the state-run Korean Central News Agency.
An expert panel of the UN Security Council monitored the implementation of sanctions on North Korea for 15 years.
But the mandate expired on April 30 after Russia vetoed a resolution for its renewal.
This prompted 49 countries and the European Union to issue a joint statement the following day that called for a new mechanism to replace the UN panel.
Kim Song said the US and other Western countries should deeply reflect on the failure of what he called their hostile policy toward North Korea. He added that if the US and "its followers persistently pursue the anachronistic hostile policy," they will face "a more miserable strategic defeat."
Sources with knowledge of North Korea told NHK that the end of the UN panel's mandate will facilitate the North's trade and enable the country to export more items, including underground natural resources.
Experts are voicing concern that the North will accelerate its sanctions violations.
Key words : xi six-day
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Chinese President Xi set to visit 3 European nations
Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with European leaders in three countries during a six-day tour that begins on Sunday.
Xi will travel to France, Serbia and Hungary. It will be the Chinese leader's first trip to Europe in five years.
In France, Xi is scheduled to meet with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. They will discuss bilateral relations and the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The visit will coincide with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France.
Xi is also expected to hold three-way talks in France with Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The three will discuss China-EU relations.
The Chinese president is expected to meet President Aleksandar Vucic in Serbia. He will also meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Hungary. The leaders will discuss what has been achieved through China's Belt and Road initiative.
The Chinese foreign ministry believes Xi's visits will be important for relations between China and Europe. It also believes the tour will contribute to world peace and development.
Xi recently held meetings in China with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
Beijing appears to be trying to strengthen ties with European nations as a way of keeping the United States in check.
The two countries are at odds with each other over security and advanced technology.
Key words : asakawa
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Asian Development Bank kicks off annual meeting in Georgia
The annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank officially began in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, on Saturday.
The ADB is committed to assisting countries in Asia and the Pacific by providing loans, grants and technical assistance for infrastructure and other projects.
During the opening ceremony, ADB President Asakawa Masatsugu noted that the world's poorest and most vulnerable populations, including people in island nations, are suffering due to climate change, economic shocks, and conflict.
He stressed that no one should be denied the benefits of development. Asakawa said the bank is willing to increase the amount of assistance that it gives to island nations and others.
Japan's Finance Minister Suzuki Shunichi is scheduled to deliver a speech on Sunday.
Suzuki is expected to announce that Japan will make a contribution to the ADB, as the bank is planning to provide low-income countries with more funds.
He is also expected to note that Japan is committed to contributing to efforts aimed at fighting climate change and building infrastructure.
Key words : heavy rain brazil
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Landsides and flooding kill 47 in southern Brazil
Relentless heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in southern Brazil, where at least 47 people have been confirmed dead and more than 60 others are missing.
Overflowing rivers and landslides in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul were caused by the rain, which began last Monday.
Bridges and roads were damaged and houses were engulfed in mud, with dams being at risk of collapsing.
More than 32,000 people had to leave their homes and a total of 420,000 people are said to be without power or water.
Brazil's meteorological authority says the heavy rain will continue through Sunday.
The state authority has declared a state-wide emergency and is calling on people to remain alert.
Increasingly intense rainfall has plagued southern Brazil recently. Last September, more than 50 people were killed in a cyclone that brought devastating rain.
Key words : hiroshima sumo
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Crying contest for babies held in Hiroshima on Children's Day
About 700 babies have taken part in an annual "crying sumo" contest in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan.
Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine holds the event on Children's Day on May 5 to pray for the health and wellbeing of children.
Babies aged 6 to 18 months are dressed in traditional happi coats and headbands. Two babies sit face-to-face in a sumo ring. The baby who cries first is the winner.
On Sunday, some babies burst into tears even before their bouts began. Some bouts ended in a draw as both babies remained calm.
One mother said she thought her 16-month-old boy might not cry so easily, but he did. She added she hopes the baby will grow up to be big and healthy.
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